Paving Queries Fully Answered for Palo Alto County
A county bond proposal of 800000 aims to complete the primary road system by 1925. It outlines paving Primary Road No 19 east west and No 17 north south, gravel work, refunds to landowners, and elimination of dangerous crossings, with details on funding and timelines.
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Alo Alto
Iowa
Palo Alto County
Honda
Palo Alto Cunty Goods Bonds Association
Palo Alto
jFrimary
Gravelorth
Ommersburg-Mallard
Hmimotsburg-Mallard Road
Lant General Assembly
Redfield publisher visiting, reports good local business
E B Merriman of Redfield South Dakota former Times publisher was a guest of his mother Mrs Merriman this week after a Minneapolis business trip He says business is good in Redfield during his visit
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E. B. Merriman Calla
E. B. Merriman
Redfield
South Dakota
the Times
Audited report boosts Maine farmers cooperative grain firm
J M Goughnor G P A of Des Moines completes annual audit for Farmers Cooperative Grain Company of Maine. W J Coen enters third year, praised for management. Company plans Feb 16 meeting at the opera house with lunch and program per Marne Record.
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J. M. Goughnor
Des Moines
Farmers’ Cooperative Grain Company
Maine
W. J. Coen
Opera House
Marne
Northwestern receives $4.288 million gift from Mrs Montgomery Ward
Mrs Montgomery Ward increases her Chicago civic gift to 4.288 million dollars joining an 8 million dollar total. The contribution, the largest by a living Chicagoan, will fund Northwestern University Medical and Dental centers. A banquet in her honor shifted when she presented President Scott with an additional million dollars.
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Northwestern
Northwestern University
Montgomery Ward
Chicago
Scott
Firing Line Notes from Emmetsburg March 4 1924
The letter from Emmetsburg reports many long-time visitors at a local shelter amid bad weather. It describes men from towns seeking work, sleeping in a warm room and eating for free, with details on ages and origins, and notes Ruthven and Graettinger basketball performances and upcoming Spirit Lake and Emmetsburg tournaments.
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Emmetsburg
Iowe
Timea
Carl Knutson
Fred Simonsen
Dan Petersen
Andrew Sundanger
Imay
Hiere
Snl
Aasena
Dakotas
L. Knutson
Letter Prom Prom W J Coen Maine Iowa March 1 1924
A letter from W J Coen of Maine Iowa dated March 1 1924 encloses a check for the Times ad. The writer laments missing Graettinger coverage and notes Ben Reeves is busy. They praise Graettinger for past towns and honor Tanner Jacobsen and Gib Paulson, while complaining about invitations that keep their wife homesick for Graettinger.
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W. J. Coen
Maine
Iowa
Times
Graettinger News
Ben Reeves
Gales
Graettinger
West Bend
Humboldt
Graettingay
Tanner Jacobsen
Ames College
Gib” Paulson
Cornell College
George
Grachtinger
W. Ud. Coun
Methodist banquet at Hawkeye Theater honors leap year
The ladies of the Methodist church hosted a Friday evening banquet at the Hawkeye Theater on February 29. Ninety covers were set and the decor followed a leap year color scheme. A program of toasts readings and community singing followed the dinner with Myra Coolidge as toastmistress. Men reported the event a success.
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the Methodist Church
Hawkeye
Ninty
Myra
Coolidge
Sister of Dr Reidy Dies in Winthrop Wisconsin
Miss Mary Reidy sister of Dr M J Reidy of this city died Tuesday morning at her Winthrop Wisconsin home after brief illness. Dr Reidy was at her bedside when she passed away. She is survived by four brothers and one sister. Community sympathy is extended to the family.
Spirit Lake Team Aims for Sectional Honors Tomorrow
Coach Fidlay leads a rugged squad of cagers on the turnpike to Spirit Lake for the sectional tournament. The group, well prepared and eager, faces eight rival high school teams including Groetinger Swea City Ringsted Armstrong Arnolds Park Spirit Lake Clarke Estherville and Torril. Spirit Lake is considered the fastest club in the section and looks to win the title with the others vying for second place. The Grantinger boys root for Torrill in either the first or second round, promising a strong, travel-worthy matchup.
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Ruthven
Sioux City
Missouri Valley
Correctionville
Gracttinger
Palo Alto County
West Bern
Humboldt
Laverne
West Bend
Goldfield
Clarion
Little Nine
Morningside
Palo Alto
Em Hnetabure
Graettinger
Spirit Lake
Emmetsburg
St. Mary's
Morris
Curlew
Fidlay
Groettinger
Swea City
Ringsted
Armatrong
Arnolds Park
Spirit Jlarke
Estherville
Torril
Inquiry on G O BP atarids for Grand Ol Darty
A reader questioned the Times about G O BP terms for a grand old party event. The inquiry asks for clarification of the party’s arrangements and potential media coverage details.
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Times
Tk Media
Green Had Hard Luck At Sioux City
Charles Green of Graettinger High School had misfortune in Sioux City when a door locked as he ducked from two Indies in the corridor. He forced entry after breaking frosted glass but gained access. Later items note Wallingford Market Sale on March 6 with live stock and farm goods. außerdem John Lippert Auction March 11 with horses cattle cattle and stock plus an Overland Four.
Big Sale of Live Stock and Machinery in Graettinger
A large sale of livestock and farm machinery will be held in Graettinger on Saturday March 8. The inventory includes 13 horses and 2 mules, 46 head of cattle, plus a sizable list of machinery, much of it nearly new. The Times features a full display ad with complete details.
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Wallingford
Ald
Grodland
Grodland, Reeves, Keator and Hepp
J. A. Nelson
John Lippert
Grasttinger
Graettinger
the Times
Graettinger School Election Faces Re‑Election Battle
Graettinger voters head to the polls next Monday to choose a school board team. Incumbents L. L. Lindsey and W. H. Noble face challengers P. F. Petersen and John Wikert in the contest for re‑election, while treasurer Dr. M. J. Reidy runs unopposed.
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Graettinger
L. L. Lindsey
W. H. Noble
P. F. Petersen
John Wikert
M. J. Reidy
Old and New Time Dance at Hawkeye Theatre
An old and new time dance will be held at the Hawkeye theatre on Monday March 17. Moore's orchestra of Estherville will furnish the music. A big time is promised for all who attend.
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Hawkeye Theatre
Moore
Estherville
Neighborhood snoop versus paid investigator
A neighborhood busy body is described as a snoop while a professional hired to gather information is named an investigator. The distinction highlights informal rumor control versus formal inquiry.
P T A Reception at Spies Home Attended by Hundreds
The P T A marked Father’s Day with a royal Tuesday evening reception at Mr. and Mrs. J A Spies home. Nearly 200 guests attended the largest gathering of its kind, with an instrumental trio, a reading, musical duets, a farce, and a well received father welcome by John Olson. Refreshments followed at eleven, and the event was praised for its smooth planning and lasting impression.
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P.T. A. Tues
J. A. Spies
Gladys Johnson
Elizabeth Spies
Ward Nobie
John Olson
A. H. Shaver
Clarence Axelton
Adolph Spies
E. Joseph Turner
B. H. Hornwell
E. A. Baumgartner
John Jensen
J. L. Fidlar
O. H. Raleigh
A. H. Cameron
Grachtinger Market Reports March 6 1924
Market notes show hog prices topping, hens and roosters listed with spring egg and butter figures. Reads as a brief, fragmentary price rundown from the Thursday report with limited readable values.
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Safety and Service
the Farmers & Merchants
Sation
Towa
Bix Sale
Satur Bans
P.T.A
Grachtinger Market Reports
Hing
The
Mist National Bank
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